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Japan's role in the energy transition

As a key energy transition market, Japan is on the edge of a transformation. While gas power and nuclear will continue to play a critical role, the country is focused on accelerating the adoption of key renewable energy technologies. GE Vernova Japan stands ready to face the challenge.

Global challenges, local impacts

With the global energy landscape facing a 75% increased power demand by 2050, Japan is also seeing its own set of challenges.

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of CO2 emissions originate from energy
sources in Japan (vs. 40% globally)
Source: IEA

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of fossil fuels used for power are imported
into Japan
Source: METI 

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dependency on thermal sources (coal, gas, oil)
for energy supply in Japan (vs 80% globally)
Source: IEA

 

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Local presence

Over the last 130 years, GE Vernova has contributed towards Japan’s stable power supply by providing power generation equipment including gas turbines, steam turbines, nuclear reactors, hydro and wind turbines. The collaboration with JERA dates back to 1927 when the company was formerly Chubu and Tepco. Additionally, GE Vernova has a longstanding cooperation with Toshiba since 1875, fostering numerous milestones together. GE Vernova currently powers ¼ of the country’s current installed capacity of onshore wind, and Haliade-X, the world’s biggest offshore wind turbines set to begin operations targeting 2030.

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first GE generators delivered

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GE Vernova employees 
in Japan 13 offices

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of Gas Power capacity 130
unites fleet

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offshore wind projects to be
installed by 2030

GE history in Japan

Discover the legacy of our extensive experience in Japan. From leveraging Japan’s natural resource of bamboo to extend life bulb life spans in 1880, to pioneering the energy transition alongside IHI in unlocking ammonia’s true potential, GE’s partnership with Japan has been at the forefront of life-changing innovations.
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Unlocking the power of Japan’s energy mix

In collaboration with our customers, technology partners, and global policy experts, GE Vernova Japan is committed to driving towards a sustainable energy future and building a world that works for all of us. Please visit the links below for details on relevant topics/businesses.

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RENEWABLES ACCELERATION
Grow renewables as fast as possible

Onshore wind  
Offshore wind  
Hybrids  
Digital  
EFS  

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ELECTRIFICATION
Develop and deploy carbon management technologies

Gas power  
Grid solutions  
Power conversion  
Steam power  

GE Vernova in Japan

  • Power
  • Renewable
  • Electrification

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White paper

Decarbonization pathways for Japan—Challenges in the power sector from 2023-2050

Download our 2024 white paper on advancing Japan's energy transition.

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Customer stories

Hear from our customers

Breaking the power plant efficiency record—again

1,188 MW

of power to the grid

63.08%

gross efficiency

When Chubu Electric was looking to replace its 40-year-old Nishi-Nagoya facility, it selected a higher efficiency and more flexible large block gas turbine that could support multi-combined-cycle operation, provide low NOx emissions, and run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel. What they ended up getting was a new definition of efficient power production.

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Customer stories

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GE Renewable Energy to elevate Fukaura Wind Farm with cutting-edge 4.2-117 MW turbines

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units of GE's 4.2-117 onshore wind turbine

3rd

collaboration between GE and GPI in Japan

GE Renewable Energy has been chosen by Green Power Investment (GPI) to supply the Fukaura Wind Farm in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The project featured 19 units of GE's 4.2-117 onshore wind turbine and marks the third collaboration between GE and GPI in Japan. The wind turbines, optimized for Japan's unique wind environment, will be operational in 2024, supporting Japan's carbon neutral commitments and providing clean, reliable energy.

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Japan selects winner of its first fixed foundation offshore wind auction

134

GE Haliade-X 12.6MW turbines

1.7 GW

combined capacity

Japan's first tender for fixed foundation offshore wind farms has been announced, with Mitsubishi Corp.-led consortia securing the Yurihonjo and Noshiro-Mitane-Oga wind farms in Akita Prefecture, along with a wind farm off the coast of Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. These projects will utilize 134 GE Haliade-X 12.6MW turbines, with a combined capacity of 1.7 GW. The winning bids came in significantly lower than the official cap, showcasing the cost-efficiency of the projects. 

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GE Vernova Japan office

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Akasaka Park Building 15F
5-2-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6115
Please inform relevant GE employee upon arrival

Access/Subway

5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line "Akasaka Station"

10-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Ginza Line "Akasaka Mitsuke Station"

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